plural tufts
: a small bunch of feathers, hairs, grass, etc., that grow close together
tufts of grass
A tuft of hair stuck out from under his hat.
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“Tuft.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/tuft. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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